First Known Use: 1638
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terra firma
noun terra fir·ma \-ˈfər-mə also -ˈfir-\
: dry and solid ground as compared to air or water
Full Definition of TERRA FIRMA
: dry land : solid ground
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Origin of TERRA FIRMA
New Latin, literally, solid land
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